nOvaDosin: Where to be in the DMV to learn more about YOUR Black History!!!

WHERE TO BE IN THE DMV

TO LEARN MORE

ABOUT YOUR BLACK HISTORY!!

Take a look at this picture? It's hard to imagine that a human being would have to wear a sign declaring he is a man! One of these men could have easily been my Father. I am thankful that they were brave enough to stand up for OUR rights.

 There is one man who doesn't have a sign draped on him, I wonder how much he sacrificed to march with them? To those who opposed the civil rights movement, he might as well have been black because he was protesting with them! 

There are many pictures like this that I can post, and I will continue to post but right now I want to show places that will be observing and hosting special events for Black History Month. 

Pick a weekend, get out of your house, take your family to experience and be a part of Black History.  

I'm devoting this month to finding the best places in the DMV to learn MORE about Black History!

MOUNT VERNON

 The 1st President's last home, observes Black History Month with a wreath-laying ceremony every day at noon at the Slave Memorial. On Saturday and Sunday afternoons, actors portray some of Washington's slaves at the slave cabin and greenhouse. Estate admission is $13, ages 6 to 11 $6, younger free. At the southern end of George Washington Memorial Parkway, about eight miles south of Alexandria. 703-780-2000 or http://www.mountvernon.org.

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC MUSEUM

Feb. 2 - May 1, 2011. The museum presents "America I Am: The African American Imprint," a touring exhibition celebrating more than 500 years of African American contributions to the United States. The exhibit presents pivotal moments in courage, conviction and creativity through 200 rare historic objects, documents, photographs, and multimedia events.nationalgeographic.com/events/locations/center/museum/

FREDERICK DOUGLASS NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE

February 12, 2011, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 1411 W St. SE, Washington, DC. Frederick Douglass’ birthday will be celebrated with music, presentations, programs on the history of Anacostia, children’s activities, and lots of talk about the books he wrote, the books he read, and how reading and writing can change the world. www.nps.gov/frdo/index.htm
 

SPIRIT OF WASHINGTON

February 19, 2011. Take an educational and entertaining lunch cruise to remember those who have influenced African-American culture. Crossing all genres from Jazz to R&B to pop, the cruise will showcase the variety of music which has paved the way for today’s popular musicians. A DJ will provide live entertainment in tribute to notable African-American artists such as Duke Ellington, Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson, Miles Davis and Diana Ross. The cruise boards at 11:00 a.m. and cruises from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The cost is $40.90 per person.

spiritofwashington.com/Washington-DC/black-histroy-month-lunch-cruise
 

If you have a Black History event  that you would like for me to post, please feel free to send your email, pictures and links to:

norobb72@hotmail.com or facebook.com/novacaprice